Community calendar

Published 3:30 pm Monday, January 22, 2018

By Staff Reports

Please e-mail all calendar briefs to calendar@themeridianstar.com. Calendar items are listed by date and it may take a while before an event submitted weeks in advance appears in the paper.

Daily:

Tuesday, Jan. 23

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler National Penguin Day at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 2:30-7:30 p.m. – Rush Hospital blood drive in the Specialty Hospital Classroom, 1314 19th Ave.

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• 6 p.m. – Lauderdale Christian Women’s Job Corp – Volunteer Training at Lauderdale Baptist Association Office, 5521 Clinton St., Marion. FMI: 601-483-1419 or email Linda Spence lauderdalecwjc@yahoo.com.

• 6 p.m. – Meridian Community College will offer the free public program, “Reflections of the Universe,” in the McCain Theater. Admission is free of charge and community residents are encouraged to attend. Edwin Faughn, director of Rainwater Observatory, will be the guest speaker.

Wednesday, Jan. 24

• 4:30 p.m. – Games for Young Adults at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 5:30 p.m. – Meridian Community College’s Arts & Letters Series will hold auditions for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Enchanted Edition) in the McCain Theater on the MCC campus. Roles are available for all age groups and anyone age 6 and older may audition. Actors should have 16 bars prepared to sing and all auditions will be without accompaniment. FMI: Call 601-484-8678.

• 6 p.m. – Matthew Smith and Indelible Grace will be at First Presbyterian Church. FMI: Call 601-693-1133.

Thursday, Jan. 25

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Decorate Canvas Tote Bag at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• Noon – A Special Called meeting of the Board of Education of Lauderdale County School District will be held in the Boardroom at 301 46th Court, 2nd Floor, Meridian.

Friday, Jan. 26

• 1-2:30 p.m. – Alzheimer’s Awareness Workshop at the MSU Riley Center. Information on: Clinical Trials, Advocacy, Physician Q&A. Neurologist Dr. Zaineb Daub. Email meridianmedicalmarketing@gmail.com. to reserve your spot.

Saturday, Jan. 27

• 8 a.m.-3 p.m. – The Magnolia State Archaeological Society will host its annual Native American Indian Artifact Show at the Frank Cochran Center in Meridian.

• 1 p.m. – The Porterville Consolidated School Reunion Committee will have its meeting at the Porterville Community Center. Everyone whoever attended the old school for even a short time is welcome to attend as we prepare for our upcoming picnic and banquet. FMI: 662-476-5768.

• 3:30 – Friends will gather at Sandy Ridge Bluegrass Park for a day of fellowship, food, pickin’, and grinnin’ (weather permitting). Bring a covered dish for supper at 6 p.m. then hang around for some bluegrass music with possible banjo, mandolin, guitar, and fiddle players. FMI: 601-644-3701.

• 6:30 p.m. – Producer Randy Skinner’s Christian faith-based feature film “A Flower From Heaven 2” was filmed in Newton and Neshoba County during the summer of 2017. A real-life drama about a 13-year-old whose mother is about to die of cancer. Doors open at 5 p.m. at the Temple Theatre; all tickets $5 at the door. Visit http://musicfilms.vistaprintdigital.com or call 601-686-2224.

• 7 p.m. – The Meridian Symphony Orchestra presents its Winter Classical featuring pianist Hedi Salanki at the MSU Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts. Tickets are available at The Riley Center Box Office 601-696-2200.

Monday, Jan. 29

• 11 a.m. – Games for Adults at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Tuesday, Jan. 30

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler STEM at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 4:30 p.m. – Chess Club meets at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 6-7:30 p.m. – Any Given Child Event at the MSU Riley Center. Meridian Public School District Art Show (Grand Lobby) at 6 p.m. Choir, band, drama selections by Meridian Public School District students (Theater). Free and open to all parents, teachers, leaders, and the Meridian community.

Wednesday, Jan. 31

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adult STEM (Tornado in a jar) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, Feb. 1

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Groundhog Day Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 5 p.m. – The Meridian Chapter of Miss. Valley State University Alumni will have its meeting at the Council of Organizations Building, 814 45th Ave. All alumni in Meridian and surrounding counties are asked to attend as we continue to prepare for our banquet in April. FMI: 601-482-4559.

Saturday, Feb. 3

• 6 p.m. Not too late for tickets for the Junior Auxiliary Ball at the MSU Riley Center. Contact Jenn Northam at 601-479-8452 or Katie Van Drunnen at 706-207-5373.

Monday, Feb. 5

• 11 a.m. – Adult DIY Valentine Bracelets at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Tuesday, Feb. 6

• 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – The Lauderdale County Soil and Water Conservation District is having its 2018 Annual Tree Giveaway at the USDA Service Center (next to the Ag Center) 1030 Hwy. 19 South, Meridian. Types of trees Plum, Persimmon, Nuttall Oak, Bald Cypress, Longleaf Pine, Loblolly Pine.

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Black History Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 4:30 p.m. – Chess Club meets at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Wednesday, Feb. 7

• 4:30 p.m. – Games for Young Adults at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, Feb. 8

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Black History Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Friday, Feb. 9

• 7:30 p.m. – Jane Austen’s Classic ‘Sense and Sensibility’ comes to MSU Riley Center. Tickets are $39 and $33 at the MSU Riley Center Box Office, which is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets can be purchased online at www.msurileycenter.com or by calling the box office at 601-696-2200.

Saturday, Feb. 10

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – EMBDC Bridal Show at the MSU Riley Center featuring Monte Durham, The Learning Channels “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta”. FMI: 601-693-1306.

Monday, Feb. 12

• 11 a.m. – Adult Coloring at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Tuesday, Feb. 13

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Valentine Heart Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 4:30 p.m. – Chess Club meets at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Wednesday, Feb. 14

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adult Valentine’s Day Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, Feb. 15

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Mardi Gras Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Tuesday, Feb. 20

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler President’s Day Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 4:30 p.m. – Chess Club meets at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Wednesday, Feb. 21

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults Black History Game at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, Feb. 22

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade STEM at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Monday, Feb. 26

• 11 a.m. – Adult Craft (Shaving Cream Art) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Tuesday, Feb. 27

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler STEM at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 4:30 p.m. – Chess Club meets at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Wednesday, Feb. 28

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults STEM (Rainbow in a Tube) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Friday, March 30

• 7 a.m. – The East Central Mississippi Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will hold its Inaugural Breakfast of Champions Banquet at the Tommy Dulaney Center at Meridian Community College. Gene Stallings will be the guest speaker. FMI: Contact Jonathan Fulcher, East Central MS FCA, Area Director, 601-934-4144 or jfulcher@fca.org.

 

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